Photographer's Note

Râtslaukuns is the main square of the old city of Riga. In the BG, the House of Blakheads ( Melngalvju nams in Latvain language), this edifice was erected in the 14th century. On the right, the statue of Roland.

Despite the tight framing in the right part of the frame, this is a very nice shot from this beautiful square. You chose the right time of day to shot this scene. Wonderful colours and great sharpess. Very nice work:)

That red building caught my eye. A magnificent shot with the inclusion of part of the square, the lamps and the people seated at the foot of the monument. Excellent colors, architectural details and sharpness.

Hello Roger,
This is a well composed image with a number of different interesting elements that come together to make a pleasant harmonious composition. The vertical format was well chosen suiting the composition perfectly. The image is well presented with excellent light, colours and sharpness.

namaste Roger,
what a lovely image it is! Crystal clear with razor sharp details. Great POV which provided a superb perspective. The architecture is magnificent also. Very well composed shot. Tfs.
Best wishes.
Subhendu

Hi Roger
Very Impressive city square, Well composed, great pov and good perspective with the imposing building as main focal. Lovely details, texture and shades in beautiful light in vivid strong colors. This elegant building creates a stunning overall contrast and love the touch of human interaction as additional interests. Awesome capture. Well done. Congrats
Best regards

Hello Roger,
imho, this looks like a timeless picture: no cars, no crowds of tourists... very beautiful.
and the image is of an excellent technical quality - at least, I love it! :) and I like the composition very much. the vertical format & POV is just great in this case!

I was in Riga a few times (the last time was in 1991), and the first time was in 1975 - back in the "USSR times". I was a little schoolgirl, then.. and didn't really understand the beauty that was around me. Anyway I remember that I was very much impressed, all the same.

I also remember that the first time I was there, my parents were looking for the "Swedish gate" but found it at the very last day of our stay in the city.

Have you got any photos of the "Swedish gate"?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swedish_Gate,_Riga

Hi Roger, That's a beautiful perspective and a very beautiful place, couple sitting in the shade seems to be kissing gives an interesting element to the shot, beautiful colors, contrast and excellent POV.

Hi Roger
i've always wanted to go to Riga...i've seen and heard so many wonderful things about the architecture there.
sometimes including these large lamposts only irritate the viewer, but not this one...its seems to fit in just nicely.
lovely colors, and overall quality.
cheers
craig

Hi Roger,
very attractive place and a wonderful capture. I like how you have chosen the POV to make a very well organized frame. The two lamps are very nicely aligned here. The pavement makes a nice geometric shape in the foreground. The townhouse is spectacular. Extra bonus is the monument with the presence of the young couple, and of course the amazing sky.
Excellent work,
M